Auto Accidents & Injuries | Newark DE Chiropractor
chiropractic care for automobile injuries
Whiplash & Neck Injury
One of the most common types of neck injury suffered in an auto accident is whiplash. Whiplash injuries can affect the cervical spine (neck) by causing sprains and strains to the supporting soft tissues, disrupting the function of sensory and motor nerves, and occasionally fracturing bones. Symptoms may include: neck pain and stiffness, a burning sensation or ache between the shoulders, numbness and tingling into the arms and hands, abnormal sweating, jaw pain, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, fatigue, difficulty sleeping and even, lower back pain.
Whiplash or neck injury; spinal, joint or muscle injury… Newark Delaware Chiropractor, Dr. Anthony Giantinoto, is ready to help. Get Relief Now
Seatbelt & Airbag Injuries
Seatbelts and airbags save lives; they also can prevent more serious injuries such as broken ribs, a fractured sternum, and/or internal organ damage. Unfortunately, they can be responsible for a host of less-threatening, but equally troublesome injuries. Common seatbelt and airbag related conditions can include: pain syndromes of the neck and upper back, shoulder sprains and strains, difficulty breathing, bruising across the chest, sternum and/or abdominal region, and burns.
Chiropractors have been providing pain relief for well over 100 years. Our Newark Delaware Chiropractic Office is a great place to start your recovery. Get Relief Now
Head Injury & Concussion
Current research is showing that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be caused from just minor impacts; those involved in the motor vehicle accident may not even report a specific head trauma. The rapid acceleration and deceleration of the brain within the skull is often to blame. This sort of brain injury is oftentimes classified as mild; a concussion that resolves following a short period of rest, but occasionally the injury can be classified as severe. A severe TBI that can cause long-term impairments to speech, short-term memory loss, visual disturbances and disrupt gait and balance. Growing awareness of these injuries has brought to light the affects TBIs have on mental health; emotional disturbances and/or personality changes are not uncommon.
Contact our Newark Delaware Chiropractic Office to determine if a concussion or head injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident may be contributing to, or causing, your symptoms. Get Relief Now
Lower Back Injury
Lower back injuries are very common among accident victims. The lumbar curve is commonly reversed (rounded back) in the seated position. This abnormally stretches the back portion of our spinal discs (the area closet to our spinal cord and nerves), making them vulnerable to injury. This weakened position combined with the abrupt forces generated at impact are much-to-blame for the high occurrence of lower back pain, disc herniations and radiating nerve conditions often experienced following a motor vehicle collision.
In the event that you do injure your lower back, your Newark Delaware Chiropractor can help. Dr. Anthony Giantinoto provides short-term chiropractic care for relief of the aches and pains commonly associated with lower back injuries. Get Relief Now
Leg and Knee Injuries
Leg and knee injuries most often happen when a section of the motor vehicle is crushed-in on the occupant, or when the jolt from the impact thrusts him/her into an aspect of the car’s interior. Injuries can range from minor cuts, bruising and strains to severe sprains, ligament tears and broken bones.
When injured, don’t hesitate to seek the proper care; a thorough physical evaluation combined with the appropriate treatment can often prevent further injury, or help an injured person avoid premature joint degeneration(arthritis). Your Newark Delaware Chiropractor, Dr. Anthony Giantinoto, is ready to help. Get Relief Now
Foot and Wrist Injuries
The moments preceding a car accident can be quite scary. It is instinctual to grip the steering wheel, brace with a hand against the dashboard/seatback, or firmly depress the brake in-order-to prepare for the impending impact. These reflex actions, despite being self-protective, can often result in painful injuries to the wrist, foot and/or ankle.
Automobile accidents can cause a multitude of injuries. Our Newark, DE chiropractic office can help provide a thorough chiropractic evaluation to determine the severity of your physical injury and whether a specific chiropractic treatment program is warranted. Get Relief Now
Experiencing Pain form a Car Crash…
Our Newark Delaware Chiropractic Office Can Help!
“Degenerative spinal conditions are commonly set in motion by accidents or traumata. It often takes months to years before these conditions become apparent.”
If you suspect that you’re suffering from an injury brought on by an automobile accident, car crash or vehicular impact, whether you may be a pedestrian, cyclist or occupant, it is advised to report the injury to the proper authorities as well as your auto insurance carrier. Even more importantly, make sure to follow-up the injury with a thorough physical examination.
If you consider your symptoms or condition to be severe, it is often best to have an initial evaluation performed at your local hospital or emergency medical center prior to seeking treatment at our chiropractic office. They’ll have the appropriate diagnostic equipment to make sure that there are no serious, or life threatening injuries.
Following a hospital evaluation or if your condition is less severe, our Newark Delaware Chiropractic Office can be a great place to start your physical rehabilitation. With over 25 years of active practice under his belt, Dr. Anthony Giantinoto has had extensive experience evaluating traumatic injuries, implementing effective treatment plans and determining the need for diagnostic and/or specialist evaluations; he offers effective drug-free chiropractic treatment protocols that will provide fast pain relief and assist you on your road to recovery. Get Started Today